Clockwork Orange

[ASH]

What is the over all concensus of A CLockwork Orange? I have never seen it and a friend wants me to. It may be somthing I watch this next weekend, but I dont know. My husband really disliked it, as did a few of his friends. But I have heard from others that it is good... Is it a all or nothing movie? Do you have to get meaning out of it to enjoy it?

Discuss: Please no spoilers.

 

[Crothian]

Wow, this movie is out there. I enjoyed it but not enough to watch a lot or be a diehard. about it. THough I first saw it in the theater as part of a 24 hour marthon and I relaly knew nothing about it so it was a real shock. Not the kind of movie I was expecting.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

I love it. But its definitely not a normal movie...be prepared to have your brain melt out your ears.

 

[Lhorgrim]

I watched it a couple of times many years ago, so my opinion may be a bit clouded by time.

I felt that it was very violent, sort of disturbing, and the ultimate message was about as subtle as a stick in the eye, but that doesn't mean it isnt worth watching.

If your husband has tastes similar to yours, then he may be a good measuring stick for this movie, but I would still suggest you try to watch it, if only to form your own opinion.

 

[Viking Bastard]

Do you like Kubrick's movies overall? That's what it kinda boils
down to. This is as Kubrickian as you get.

I think it's brilliant. But I love Kubrick.

 

[jonesy]

It's a must see even if you end up hating it. Especially if you end up hating it.

 

[Andre]

It's a must see even if you end up hating it. Especially if you end up hating it.

Then again...I saw it about 15 years ago. I hated it and consider it worse than a waste of my time. Very violent, utterly depraved characters. Supposed to be some profound comment on society or humanity, but it just struck me as sick. To each his own - YMMV.

 

[DungeonmasterCal]

Do not...I repeat... DO NOT watch this movie back to back with Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory while drinking straight rot-gut vodka on a rainy afternoon. I'm just sayin', is all.

 

[Jdvn1]

It's good, I guess, but it's good in an, "Ah get that away from me!" kind of way.

 

[Darrin Drader]

I enjoyed it immensely. Its a classic.